Novation Launchkey 61 Key MIDI Controller Keyboard 4 Gen in Black - LAUNCHKEY61MK4

Novation Launchkey 61 MK4 MIDI Controller

Creative Power. Deep DAW Control. Total Expression.

Discover the Launchkey 61 [MK4]—a full-featured MIDI controller designed to streamline and elevate your music production workflow. With a 61-note synth-action keybed, 16 velocity-sensitive pads featuring polyphonic aftertouch, and deep integration with all major DAWs, Launchkey 61 puts creative power at your fingertips. Whether you're crafting beats, composing arrangements, or performing live, every element is designed to enhance your musical expression.

Launchkey 61 offers a seamless connection between your hardware and software, allowing you to take full command of instruments, effects, and your DAW’s mixer. Add in chord and scale modes, a generative arpeggiator, and a high-resolution OLED screen with chord detection, and you’ve got an intuitive, expressive creative hub.

Key Features

61 Synth-Action Keys
A premium synth-style keyboard delivers dynamic, expressive performance with a responsive and familiar feel.

Deep DAW Integration
Enjoy automatic and powerful control over Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reason, Reaper, and more. Adjust levels, pan, effects, and transport controls directly from the surface—no setup required.

16 Polyphonic Aftertouch Pads
Trigger samples, launch clips, and finger drum with precision using 16 velocity-sensitive RGB pads, now upgraded with proprietary FSR technology for enhanced sensitivity and consistency.

Creative Performance Tools

• Chord Modes: Use Fixed, User, or Chord Map modes to build progressions quickly and intuitively.

• Scale Mode: Lock the keys to one of 30 available scales to ensure every note fits perfectly.

• Arpeggiator: Generate and edit rhythmic patterns with the built-in eight-step arpeggiator.

• Chord Detector: View current chords in real time on the OLED screen—great for learning and improvisation.

OLED Display and Navigation Controls
A crisp 128 x 64 OLED display provides essential visual feedback, while navigation buttons offer intuitive DAW interaction and track control.

MIDI and Hardware Connectivity
Use the full-size 5-pin MIDI out to control external synths or modules, or plug in a sustain pedal with the 1/4” jack socket. Launchkey is also iOS-compatible and bus powered via USB-C.

Fully Customizable Workflow
Create personalized MIDI mappings for any software using Novation’s Components software. Customize pad and knob behavior to suit your setup and style.

Specifications

• Keys: 61-note synth-action

• Display: 128 x 64 OLED

• Pads: 16 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive (with polyphonic aftertouch)

• Encoders: 8 rotary encoders

• Faders: 9 with buttons

• Pitch/Modulation Wheels: Yes

• Transport Controls: Play, Stop, Record, Loop

• Octave Up/Down: Yes

• DAW Navigation: Track Select, Scene Launch

• Arpeggiator: 8-step, editable

• Scale Mode: 30 built-in scales

• Chord Modes: Chord Map, Fixed Chord, User Chord

• MIDI Output: 5-pin DIN

• Pedal Input: 1/4" Sustain Pedal

• USB: USB-C (bus powered)

• Compatibility: macOS, Windows, iOS

• Included Software: Ableton Live Lite, GForce synths, Orchestral Tools, Klevgrand plugins, Melodics lessons

• Dimensions: Width – 980mm, Depth – 293mm, Height – 93mm

• Weight: 4.68 kg

Why Choose the Launchkey 61?

• Designed for expressive playing and tight DAW control

• Polyphonic aftertouch pads offer premium expression in a portable format

• Plug-and-play integration with all leading music production platforms

• Creative tools built-in to support writing, producing, and performing

• Includes a pro-grade software bundle to get you started immediately

Step into total creative control with the Novation Launchkey 61 MK4—a MIDI controller designed for musicians who want expressive power, seamless integration, and a flow-focused workflow.